Defense
Democrats try to reshape security spending debate
Republicans want to discuss earmarks on the House floor before passing any spending bill.
Defense
Air Force envisions stealthy long-range bomber for 2018
The service’s B-2 bomber -- the youngest aircraft in the bomber fleet -- was fielded in 1989 and features only second-generation stealth capabilities.
Defense
Army, Air Force seek to go on offensive in cyber war
Services ask for technology industry’s help in launching attacks on enemy systems.
Oversight
GSA may let states, localities spend federal grants on schedule contracts
Advances in Web-based procurement have cut away at the argument that such a policy would hurt small businesses.
Pay & Benefits
Definition of 'telework,' measure of benefits still lacking
Many agencies don’t have a handle on how many employees actually work away from the office, and lack ways to quantify productivity gains.
Oversight
IRS cites lack of resources to review potential fraud cases
Official says scrutinizing more refund claims before payment would require tough trade-offs.
Oversight
GSA chief spars with House panel Democrats
At hearing Wednesday, Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., calls for Lurita Doan's resignation.
News
Committee OKs bill requiring agencies to reduce emissions
Agencies would need to ensure all buildings are “carbon neutral” by 2050; new facilities would need to be more eco-friendly than standing ones.
Oversight
Panel backs customer service standards for agencies
Measure would require officials to gather survey and focus group data, and submit it for annual reviews.
Defense
Doubts remain over management of Coast Guard fleet upgrade
Lawmakers and witnesses question whether the agency has enough contracting officials to oversee the project.
Tech
Lawmakers weigh proposal to expand telework eligibility
Group representing managers argues they should have the final say in determining which employees can work away from the office.
Defense
Veto threatened over Homeland Security spending bill
Spending levels and provision requiring federal contractors to pay local prevailing wages drew the threat, but administration also opposes language limiting personnel reform.
Defense
Army weighs using RFID network partially owned by Chinese firm
Radio frequency identification network in Pakistan would track shipments to American forces in Afghanistan.
Defense
Lawmaker backs 19-year aircraft project that has yet to fly
Vertical take-off and landing aircraft may yield technology breakthroughs and deserves continued support, ranking member of Armed Services panel says.
Oversight